LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kenny Brooks and his new-look Wildcats ended a seven game losing streak to Kentucky’s archrival, Louisville, with a 71-61 overtime win on Saturday. How it Happened A sold out crowd inside Memorial Coliseum saw almost every first half UK run answered by the Cardinals to keep Louisville ahead by three at the half, 30-27. In the second half, Kentucky had some clutch moments from Georgia Amoore, who got Kentucky down to a four point deficit at the end of the third quarter. Amelia Hassett’s game tying lay-up and go-ahead free throws late in the fourth quarter provided UK with the chance to win 58-56. But, Merissah Russell gave the Cards a lifeline with a game tying lay-up to send the game to overtime at 58 points each. In the fifth period, Amoore, Teonni Key and Hassett went a combined 9/10 from the free throw line to help Kentucky end the game on a 7-0 run and clinch victory. Statistics Splash Four UK players scored in double figures, which has happened in all four games this season. Amoore led the team with 19 points, Hassett led the team in rebounds with 13 and Key led the team in blocks with five. Brooks’ starters also accounted for every point on the night. No bench points were scored by the Wildcats. Ranked and Rolling This is Kentucky’s first ranked win of the season and it’ll face its next ranked opponent in the Music City Classic during Thanksgiving week in Nashville as #23/34 Illinois awaits the Cats on November 27. The win also marked UK’s first ranked win since they beat then number one South Carolina in 2022 to win the SEC Tournament in Nashville. Kentucky faces off against Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday November 18 at 6 p.m. at home. Categories: Featured, More Sports, Solid Blue, Sports Tags: ACC, amoore, Basketball, BBN, brooks, Cardinals, hassett, Kentucky, key, Louisville, SEC, Wildcats